Consulting Manager - Energy & Utilities

Welcome to GEP Who We Are GEP, with over 30 offices internationally, is the fastest growing procurement and supply chain solutions firm – consulting, software and managed services. GEP has succeeded by being smart and creative; solving complex problems and finding opportunities for the world’s largest organizations. How You Grow at GEP We recognize people who make a genuine difference, work hard and drive achievements. Results are noticed and rewarded. It’s how you will grow a career at GEP, and in a much shorter time frame than at other firms. Celebrating Everyone GEP succeeds through the ideas and creativity of our team members so we embrace people of all experiences, nationalities, abilities, cultures, races, gender identities, sexual orientations and ages. What makes you unique and different is celebrated and will help GEP stand out even more. And we are a women-founded and -owned company so our foundation is making GEP a great place to work for women, a place where women can learn, advance and give back. Are You One of Us GEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to hiring and valuing a global diverse work team. GEP is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. For more information, please visit us on <GEP.com> or check us out on <LinkedIn.com>. What you will do We’re looking for strong Manager level consultants to lead procurement and supply chain consulting teams, with deep expertise in procurement and supply chain transformation across EPC and capital-intensive environments. This role is primarily client-facing consulting delivery, but will also include elements of solution design, business development, and account growth, supporting strategic engagements across Transmission & Distribution (T&D), Generation, and enterprise indirect spend. The ideal candidate brings strong domain credibility, a consulting mindset, a passion for shaping high-impact solutions, and the ability to drive alignment across finance, legal, engineering, and procurement. They need to be comfortable leading workstreams independently, structuring deliverables, and owning client communications. Key Responsibilities Client Consulting & Delivery Lead and deliver end-to-end procurement and supply chain consulting engagements for E&U clients, including EPC and capital projects. Advise clients on procurement transformation, category strategies, sourcing optimization, and operating model design. Act as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders, ensuring measurable business outcomes and long-term value realization. Design and orchestrate executive-level presentations: create the master storyline for client deliverables with persuasive and insightful narratives tailored to an executive audience. Contribute to thought leadership and industry discussions to strengthen GEP’s E&U market positioning Domain & Category Expertise • Energy & Utilities: Transmission & Distribution (T&D), Power Generation, Renewable Energy, Capital Projects including EPC environments. • Direct Spend: EPC, capital equipment, electricals, mechanicals, construction, MRO, project procurement. What you should bring Job Requirements: • Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative discipline (business/ finance/ economics/ engineering/ mathematics) or equivalent. MBA is a plus. • 8+ years in consulting, procurement, and/or operations; ideally with E&U, Oil & Gas, or industrial capital project exposure. • Proven experience managing client-facing initiatives and driving cross-functional alignment. • Strong process improvement and change management capabilities. • Demonstrated ability to manage a team • Comfortable working at client sites, engaging stakeholders across multiple levels in person. • Must be able to travel frequently (up to 80%; varies greatly by client) Key skills: • High degree of motivation; ability to prioritize and self-direct • Excellent communication, analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills • Strategic thinker with strong execution orientation. • Credible E&U domain expert who can engage confidently with director-level stakeholders. • Ability to adapt to the varied corporate cultures and organizational structures of our customers • Proven ability to build, manage and foster a team-oriented environment Why GEP • Work at the intersection of consulting, technology, and industry transformation. • Opportunity to shape high-impact solutions for leading Energy & Utilities organizations. • Collaborative, growth-oriented environment with strong global exposure.